Big problems don’t always bring people closer—sometimes they pull them apart. Whether it’s a flood, a disease, an economic crash, or a war, each crisis tests how well a group can work as a team. The way people depend on each other matters a lot. If a few people do all the heavy lifting or if some gr
Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea
Bacteria in the Gloeobacterales group live in a simple way. They don’t have the usual stacks of membranes that most cousins use to catch sunlight. Yet they still survive and grow. New research shows these bacteria solve the problem by stealing genes from other microbes. They pick up pieces of DNA th
On a Saturday afternoon in Taipei, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city, waving flags and chanting slogans about national security. The protest wasn't just about money—it was about what kind of future Taiwan wants. The government had asked for $40 billion to upgrade defense, including weapons
A new rule about student debt forgiveness for public servants is about to take effect, but not everyone agrees it should move forward. Starting July 1, the government plans to tighten who can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, a program that wipes out student loans for workers in governmen
Thousands took to the streets of Serbia’s capital this weekend, calling for early elections and an end to President Vucic’s long time in power. The protests began over a year ago after a roof collapse at a train station killed several people and raised serious questions about government responsibili
Turkey has just seen a fresh wave of police actions tied to a major political party dispute. Thirteen people were taken into custody across seven provinces this week, accused of tampering with delegate votes during a 2023 congress. The suspects now face multiple charges including breaking party laws
Big tech companies are in a hurry to build the next big thing, but sometimes speed leads to problems they didn’t plan for. Microsoft found this out the hard way when their AI started showing blind people with overly dramatic blindfolds instead of realistic representations. The issue? Most AI trainin
Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment
OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be
